The Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of six counties in Central Illinois, anchored by the city of Peoria.

[2] The City of Peoria, according to the 2020 US Census Bureau, has 113,150 people.

[3] The Peoria–Canton Combined Statistical Area is made up of six counties in central Illinois.

The racial makeup of the MSA was 88.54% White, 8.40% African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races.

Males had a median income of $38,135 versus $23,793 for females.